reactor

English

/ɹiˈæktɚ/, /ɹiːˈæktə/

noun
Definitions
  • A person who responds to a suggestion, stimulation or other influence.
  • (industrial) A structure used to contain chemical or other reactions.
  • (nuclear physics) A device which uses atomic energy to produce heat.
  • (chemistry) A chemical substance which responds to the presence or contact with another substance.

Etymology

Suffix from English react.

Origin

English

react

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